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GY62 CWJ

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,564 mi
Last recorded114,564 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 CWJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 114,564 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 108,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 99,218 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 99,218 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 90,003 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 85,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 68,104 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 68,104 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 67,825 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,532 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 54,361 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,175 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 44,175 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,108 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,024 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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GY62 CWJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 61,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY62 CWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY62 CWJ registered?

GY62 CWJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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